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trove

noun \ˈtrōv\

Definition of TROVE

1
:  discovery, find
2
:  a valuable collection :  treasure; also :  haul, collection
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Origin of TROVE

short for treasure trove
First Known Use: 1888

Rhymes with TROVE

clove, cove, drove, fauve, grove, Jove, mauve, rove, stove

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2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. trove
  2. treasure trove
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